Simon Allen - Public Funding Consultant

Confused about the new UK Subsidy Control rules and what they mean for your business? Get some practical hand on help from Simon who as UMi’s lead on business investment and growth programmes, has been keeping a keen eye on the new regime as it develops. With over 20 years’ experience of managing business finance and support programmes on behalf of a range of public, private and third sector partners, Simon is an expert in designing and implementing publicly funded economic development and business support programmes with an excellent track record in bidding successfully for UK and EU funding. Simon has an exceptional eye for detail which is balanced with a creative flair.  He is also an advocate of employee ownership and currently chairs the Board of UMi’s employee ownership trustee company – so he’s a walking encyclopaedia of business knowledge and good governance.   To find out how Simon can help you, sign up for a free UMi Sat Nav account today, then schedule an initial free 30-minute consultation call, back on this page.Following your free consultation, you can continue to receive support from Simon at £85 per hour, £280 per half day* or £540 per day** Consultancy time equates to 3.5 hours for a half day, and 7 hours for a full day. All prices shown exclude VAT. 

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